Cold War Dbq Essay
The Cold War brought fears amongst the American people in the aftermath of the Second World War. America’s greatest fear during this time was the threat of communism in the United States and abroad, the increase of atomic weaponry, and the fear of a second depression. Although it was not easy to try and ease the hysteria in America, under the administration of Eisenhower, he was successful and effective when addressing the concerns of the American people. Communism was a big concern of the American people because citizens were worried that if the Soviet Union were to continue and be dominate in spreading communism it would overthrow the democratic and capitalist institutions. In Dwight Eisenhower’s speech at the press conference in March
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A picture from Life Magazine that was published in May 1955 depicts a family in a bomb shelter ( Doc C). This development eased the public frenzy because despite the fact that there was a possible nuclear holocaust at hand, these shelters provided a “safety blanket” for communities in American states. Furthermore in a political cartoon, “Well, I Got That In, All Right” showcases that the missile programs is at the expense of other services and programs (Doc F). Not only that but in an image excerpt from the U.S. News and World Report it shows the prediction times of when the Soviet’s will launch their missiles (Doc E). The purpose of this was to give the American citizens warning and give them preparation to seek safety if needed to. In the same month and year that this was created, President Eisenhower had a special message to the Congress on education. He explains the purpose of the National Defense Education Act he had signed in September. He believes that the future of the United States is in the hands of the youths and that the United States must focus on science and engineering education (Doc G). Him signing the National Defense Education Act proves that he was not going to let important programs fall as seen in the political cartoon “Well, I Got That In, All Right.” Thus showcases how he was trying to please everyone and secure programs that he knew that were crucial and beneficial to the
A picture from Life Magazine that was published in May 1955 depicts a family in a bomb shelter ( Doc C). This development eased the public frenzy because despite the fact that there was a possible nuclear holocaust at hand, these shelters provided a “safety blanket” for communities in American states. Furthermore in a political cartoon, “Well, I Got That In, All Right” showcases that the missile programs is at the expense of other services and programs (Doc F). Not only that but in an image excerpt from the U.S. News and World Report it shows the prediction times of when the Soviet’s will launch their missiles (Doc E). The purpose of this was to give the American citizens warning and give them preparation to seek safety if needed to. In the same month and year that this was created, President Eisenhower had a special message to the Congress on education. He explains the purpose of the National Defense Education Act he had signed in September. He believes that the future of the United States is in the hands of the youths and that the United States must focus on science and engineering education (Doc G). Him signing the National Defense Education Act proves that he was not going to let important programs fall as seen in the political cartoon “Well, I Got That In, All Right.” Thus showcases how he was trying to please everyone and secure programs that he knew that were crucial and beneficial to the